Too good to miss JUNIOR DATEBOOK
For nonprofit, charity or fundraising events in Hamilton and area. Deadline is two weeks prior to publication. Submit your Too Good To Miss events on our website. Click on Event Listings at thespec.com. If you have difficulties or questions, call 905-526-3420. Email: toogood@thespec.com. All phone numbers are 905 area code, unless otherwise listed.
VOLUNTEERS
SACHA Volunteer Training, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. SACHA Sexual Assault Centre, 3rd Floor, 75 MacNab St. S. Woman-identified and non-binary volunteers needed to take calls on SACHA's 24-Hour support Line. 50-hour training begins Sept. 8. Call ASAP 525 4573
Hamilton Prostate Cancer Support Group, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Dr., Dundas. Volunteers needed to participate in the organization and running of the monthly meetings, and to hear prominent guest specialists, discuss and answer questions on aspects of treatment and care of cancer. Lynn: 575-9220 or Hamilton@ontario.cancer.ca Foster Family Recruitment Night, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton, 26 Arrowsmith Rd. Information session for couples and individuals interested in learning more about becoming a foster family. 546-5437
Hamilton Literacy Council is looking for volunteer tutors to teach English speaking adults basic reading, writing and math. Next Orientation session is: September 10, 1 or 5 p.m. (please register in advance). Two day certified training workshop is: September 21 and 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register: 5299907 or info@hamiltonreads.ca. Website: www.hamiltonreads.ca Volunteer Kitchen Assistants needed, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kitchen team to help prepare a healthy lunch for weekly Tuesday Seniors Diners Club. Welcome Inn Community Centre, 40 Wood st. E. 525-5824
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
VON Caregiver Education Series, free 4-part series from stress to strength, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m. to noon. Dundas Community Services, 2 King St. W., Dundas. With enough notice, in-home respite care, a PSW comes to your home can be arranged for your family member at $6/hour so you can attend. Register: 523-1055 ext. 408 or email: miriam.cahn@von.ca
St. Joe’s Community Checkup Booth, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. Locke Street Festival between Aberdeen and Main streets. Email: publicaffairs@stjoes.ca Lip/Speech Reading Classes, Sept. 11, 1:30 p.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St., Waterdown. Improve your speech reading with coping skills, learn about assistive listening devices, hear from audiologist and more. Email: chhahamilton2@gmail.com Job Search Skills Workshop, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. YMCA Employment Services, 427 Dundas St. E., Unit 1, Waterdown. Register: 690-9927 Info Session, protecting yourself from frauds and scams, Sept. 12, 2 p.m. Binbrook Library, 2641 Reg Rd. 56. Presented by the Hamilton Police Dept. Pre-registration. 6923323
Nicotine Anonymous, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. St. John United Church, 195 E38th St. 297-1501 or acceptancegroup@outlook.com Al-Anon and Alateen Hamilton and Burlington, help for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. 5221733 alanonhamiltonburlington.ca/
Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Hamilton Camera Club Open House, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Barton Stone United Church CE Building, 21 Stone Church Rd. W. Open to all ages and levels of photographers. amiltoncameraclub.com Hamilton Women’s Connection Fall Fashion Show, Sept. 11, 9:15 a.m. Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. $16 Reservations: RSVPministries.com or 575-0607
The Role of Theatre Arts in Healthcare, Sept. 13, noon. McMaster University Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning, 1280 Main St. W. (MDCL) Room 3023 main McMaster Campus. Hartley Jafine discusses the use of theatre arts to humanize health care education. Light meal provided. $10. Register: Sept. 11. Email: tawsm1@mcmaster.ca
525-9140
Trap Neuter Return, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m. Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, 245 Dartnall Rd. How the TNR program helps. Best practice feeding, shelter of street cats. health benefits and more. Register by Sept. 11. Email: mmacnab@hbspca.com
Beach Canal Lighthouse Group, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Burlington Public Library, 2331 New St., Burlington. Speaker: Fred Addis, topic: S.S. Noronic. 549-4090
Valley Town Toastmasters, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Positive Thinking Day. valleytowntoastmasters.com
FUN TIMES
Strathcona Community Council Movie Night, Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. free movie 8 p.m. Victoria Park (near pool area, Florence/Strathcona St.). Family fun, minimal cost for popcorn and snacks. raffles, prizes, free parking. 289-439-2451 Gardening for Nature: bees, birds, butterflies and more, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S. Speak to native plant specialists and Master Gardeners. Native plant sale. 527-8441
Taoist Tai Chi, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m. Open house. Beginner class, Rygiel Supports for Community Living, 220 Cranbrook Dr. Rear of building. 575-7406
Taoist Tai Chi Open House Beginners, Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m.; Sept. 13, 7 p.m.; Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m. Barton Stone-Mount Hope United Church Hall, 21 Stone Church Rd. W. 3850800
Tai Chi Class, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King St. W. Open house and beginner class. 575-7406
Taoist Tai Chi Open House, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Ryerson United Church, 265 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Learn the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi. Free
Steel City Wheelers, social, learn how to dance, no experience necessary, Sept. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 34 Ottawa St. N. Recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities. 662-6186 or visit: scwheelers.wix.com/steel-city-wheelers Parkinson’s Chorus, Sept. 12, 2:30 p.m. McMaster University Togo Salmon Hall Building, 280 Main St. W. No musical experience or skills are required. Voice, facial, and breathing exercises, followed by a repertoire of engaging songs. Room 118. Wheelchair and walker accessible. Email: parkinsons.chorus.hamilton@gmail.com
Women of Song, looking for members, Sept. 12, 9:15 a.m. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. Women’s Choir singing a variety of music. 628-1608
Blue Diamond Band, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. 447 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 3210 Homestead Dr. 289-280-0157
Graceful Needlers, Sept 13, 1 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St.
N., Waterdown.. Bring hand needle work of any kind, meet in the guild room. All ages. 689-6715
Halton Regional Police Service Pipes and Drums, Sept. 8, 2 to 4 p.m. The Wing, 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289-280-0157 Karaoke with Naomi and Friends, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289-280-0157
The Pepper Shakers, Sept. 8, 8 p.m. Branch 551 Legion, Waterdown, 79 Hamilton St. N. Flamborough. Early days of rock’n’roll, classic country, blues. 690-0723
GOOD FOOD
Annual Binbrook Fall Fair Roast Beef Dinner, by Binbrook Women’s Institute, Sept. 14, noon to 1:30; Sept. 15, noon to 1:30 or 4:30 to 6 p.m. Memorial Hall, Binbrook Fair Grounds, 2600 Hwy 56. Take out available. 289-698-7723 Gazpacho Made Easy, Sept. 12, 5 p.m. St. John’s Old Parish Hall, 37 Halson St., Ancaster. Cavallo Nero shows us how to make this simple but tasty cool fall soup. 289-2397828
Community Lunch, Sept. 12, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, Canterbury Room, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesday. Donations appreciated.
Fish and Chips, Sept. 14, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fish ($9) or Chicken ($8), and chip dinner, Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Eat in or Take out. . 627-7221
Fish Fry, Sept. 14, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $11, dessert $2 extra. One piece dinner $9, chicken strips available. 662-4171
SALES AND MORE
Master Gardeners of Niagara Plant Sale, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to noon. Vineland Research and Development Centre, 4890 Victoria Ave. N., Vineland. Cash only please. Garden tool sharpening for a donation.
Artisan Market Dundas, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dundas Driving Park, 71 Cross St. Show and sale of 60 artists on site. Free admission and parking. artisanmarketdundas.com Treasures, Rummage and Bake Sale, Sept. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Christ Church Flamborough, 92 Hwy 8. Joseph Brant Hospital Auxiliary Antique and Collectible Live Auction and Silent Auction, Sept. 15, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. . Preview Sept. 14, 4 to 7 p.m. and Sept. 15, 8 a.m. St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington. Proceeds to State-of-the-Art hospital beds. Christie Antique and Vintage Show, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Hwy 5 W. Treasures and food vendors on site. Free parking, runs rain or shine, no pets. Admission: $10
Community Garage Sale and Fundraiser, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crown Point from the bay to the
escarpment and Gage to Kenilworth Avenue. In case of extreme rain Sept. 9. Raising money for Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club. Waterdown Village Farmers’ Market, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. Binbrook Farmers Market, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or Shine Saturdays to Thanksgiving weekend. Binbrook Fairgrounds, 2600 Regional Rd. 56, Glanbrook. Email: binbrookfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Winona Farmers Market, Sept. 11, 2 to 6 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 1285 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Durand Market, Sept. 12, 3 to 7 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W.
Heritage Green Farmer’s Market, Sept. 13, 3 to 7 p.m. 360 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Bright Run/Walk, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to noon, 1 or 5 km walk or run in support of breast cancer research at the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Register: brightrun.ca
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, 6th Annual CHHA-Hamilton Fundraising Golf Tournament, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. dinner 6 p.m. Rain or shine, Oak Gables Golf Club, 1505 Wilson St., Ancaster. $90, 18 holes, cart, BBQ. BBQ only $25. Register: chha-hamilton.ca or 289208-4423 or robwdiehl@gmail.com
Lady Hamilton Club, free historic walking tour, Sept. 14, 2 p.m. Visitor Centre, Lister Block, 28 James St. N. Tour is 1.5 hours and 1.5km
MISCELLANEOUS
Plants and Archaeology in Ontario A 500 Year History, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. Ethnobotanist Rudy Fectau presents his history on the remains and significance of plant fossils of the Hamilton area. Free Fall Fair, Sept. 7, 5 p.m. Bethel Church Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. Hotdogs, roast corn, caramel apples, ponies, games, fire truck, displays and more. Free
Hamilton’s New Moon Holistic Healing Fair, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Atrium and Conference Room, McMaster University, 1200 Main St. W. Featuring 50 plus unique holistic and wellness vendors. Email: vane3930@hotmail.com Free School Supplies, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sept. 9, 1 to 4 p.m. Eastmount Community Centre, 115 E26th St. For all school board students Grade 1 to 10, hosted by Mountain Kidz Klub. We are also in need of donations. Email: kathy_archer@rogers.com
Come Fly Away, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. Bayfront Park, Harbour Front Dr. Flying Kites to support Mental Health and Suicide Awareness, World Suicide Prevention Day. Yoga, Food Trucks, and more. Waterford United Church, 200 Anniversary, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Fashion show featuring 200 years of church fashions followed by afternoon tea. $20, or $18 groups of 6 or more adults, children under 12, free. Tickets: 519-443-0952
Imagination Stations, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St. Use your imagination to build, create and play with a variety of educational kits and resources. For ages 4 to 12. 627-3507
DIY Animal Marionettes, Sept. 10, 4 p.m. Carlisle Library, 1496 Centre Rd. Learn how to build your own marionette puppet using recyclables and household items. All materials provided. Ages 8 to 12. Register in advance: 689-8769
DIY Cup Coasters, Sept. 11, 4 p.m. Freelton Library, 1803 Brock Rd. Design a coaster using a tie and some paint. For ages 4 to 12, supplies provided. 659-7639 Interview Skills Workshop, Sept. 11, 4 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Learn key strategies to make your next job interview a success. Free. 689-6269 Sit Stay Read, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers help reluctant readers, offered in partnership with the HBSPCA. Ages 6 to 12. Register: Sept. 10. 689-6269
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
The Heights, A War of 1812 tour of Dundurn National Historic Site, Sept. 9 and 16, 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration required. $20. 610 York Blvd. 546-2872
Friends of Battlefield House Museum, Lecture Series, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. 77 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Free for members $2 nonmembers. Historically-themed illustrated talk. 662-8458
Dundas History, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W., Dundas. Members free, guests $4 pp. Informative presentation detailing the Dundas Heritage Information Panel Project and the Museum's new interactive website tool, "Discover Your Historical Dundas." 627-7412
Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Days, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Ave. Catch a ride on a miniature train, learn about Canada’s early Industrial Revolution. 546-4797
SENIORS
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Movie Nights, Sept. 10, 11, 6 p.m. Members $2, guests $4.55 includes snacks. Sign up in advance. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541
Senior Activities for Southwest Hamilton, (SASH), Open House, Sept. 12, noon to 2 p.m. Ryerson Recreation Centre, 251 Duke St. Exercise demos, guest speaker: Importance of diet and exercise. 521-2240
Mindfulness Meditation Class, Dundas 55+, registration: Sept. 11, starts Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market St. S. $30, 10 classes. Also bone builders, line dancing, walk for fun, sing for fun, $20 to $30 for 10 weeks. 289396-7614
Golf Scramble, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. Oak Gables, 1505 Wilson St., Ancaster. Register by Sept. 7. Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, prizes, $52, $4 goes back to ASAC. 6484653
Fire Safety for Older Adults, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St. Do you know what to do if a fire occurs in your home? 6273507
ASAC 55+ Medicinal Marijuana Educational Presentation, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Latest information from health professionals on the use of medicinal marijuana. 546-2999 Community Senior Cooking Club, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Share ideas as we prepare a meal in our new kitchen. Parking at rear 182 Main St. N. 689-6715
Bingo, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. $4, .25 extra cards. Free for members, $2.55 for nonmembers. 546-2424